Chris Carpenter Suffers Rehab Setback - RealGM Wiretap Cardinals veteran pitcher Chris Carpenter's rehab has been put on hold after he injured his lower back in a bullpen session adidas superstar floral mujer , according to an ESPN report. GM John Mozeliak said Thursday that any contribution this season from Carpenter would be a bonus. Yankees Draft Mariano Riveras Son - RealGM Wiretap Another Mariano Rivera may one day be wearing pinstripes in New York, according to an ESPN report.

With the 872nd pick in the baseball draft on Saturday, the Yankees drafted Mariano Rivera III, the son of the legendary reliever adidas superstar supercolor azul , whose fastball has already been clocked in the low 90s. Greinke Wont Pitch In Australia - RealGM Wiretap Zack Greinke won't pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers during their season-opening series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Australia.

Greinke's schedule has been thrown off by a strained right calf, and he won't be ready to throw the planned 90 pitches in a game by March 22.

"From a standpoint of having 90 pitches, he won't be there," Don Mattingly said.

The right-hander was hurt Thursday while throwing only four pitches in a spring training outing against Arizona.

Greinke sparked some controversy earlier this spring by saying he had "zero excitement" for pitching in Australia adidas superstar supercolor rosa , then clarified his remarks to say he had nothing against the country but was not a fan of disrupting his routine. Pettitte Officially Announces Retirement - RealGM Wiretap The New York Yankees have announced that Andy Pettitte will retire at the end of the 2013 season.

"I'm announcing my retirement prior to the conclusion of our season because I want all of our fans to know now - while I'm still wearing this uniform - how grateful I am for their support throughout my career. I want to have the opportunity to tip my cap to them during these remaining days and thank them for making my time here with the Yankees so special," Pettitte said in a statement.

"I've reached the point where I know that I've left everything I have out there on that field. The time is right. I've exhausted myself, mentally and physically, and that's exactly how I want to leave this game.

"One of the things I struggled with in making this announcement now was doing anything to take away from Mariano's day on Sunday. It is his day. He means so much to me adidas superstar supercolor rojas , and has meant so much to my career that I would just hate to somehow take the attention away from him."

Pettitte, 41, owns a 255-152 (.627) career record with a 3.86 ERA (3,300.0IP adidas superstar supercolor comprar , 1415ER) in 529 appearances (519 starts) over 18 Major League seasons with the Yankees (1995-2003, ’07-10 and ’12-13) and Houston Astros (2004-06). Phillies Considering Trade For Price - RealGM Wiretap The Philadelphia Phillies will likely have to get creative if they are going to contend next season.

They have gone as far as to consider a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for David Price, according to sources.

Philadelphia is unlikely to acquire Price, who is under contract for two more seasons adidas superstar 2 blancas , from Tampa Bay unless they part with top pitching prospect Jesse Biddle and perhaps even Domonic Brown as well. .